Designs iconic: Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Longue - This series looks at some of the most popular designs and the most expensive of the past century. Classic chairs to lighting of the declaration, discover the backstory to some of the most recognizable pieces of the design world and browse the ways to use them in a modern setting.
In the circles of design, it does not get much bigger than Le Corbusier (1887-1965). The Swiss-French designer, architect and urban planner is hailed as one of the founding fathers of modern architecture, with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. Born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, he spent the first years of his life in Switzerland, in a small town near the French border. As a young boy, he came under the tutelage of Charles L'eplattenier - Swiss painter and architect - who taught him the art history and drawing, and insisted he studied architecture, while giving her work on various local projects.
Le Corbusier referred to the Eplattenier as his "master" and only real master. He worked alongside him and opened his own practice in 1912, the design of villas and houses. However, he soon became tired of provincialism in the region and moved to Paris in 1917, where he adopted the name Le Corbusier. His time in Paris saw work on government contracts, and he began to paint and write. He was deeply concerned about the social role of architecture and urban planning.
In the circles of design, it does not get much bigger than Le Corbusier (1887-1965). The Swiss-French designer, architect and urban planner is hailed as one of the founding fathers of modern architecture, with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. Born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, he spent the first years of his life in Switzerland, in a small town near the French border. As a young boy, he came under the tutelage of Charles L'eplattenier - Swiss painter and architect - who taught him the art history and drawing, and insisted he studied architecture, while giving her work on various local projects.
Le Corbusier referred to the Eplattenier as his "master" and only real master. He worked alongside him and opened his own practice in 1912, the design of villas and houses. However, he soon became tired of provincialism in the region and moved to Paris in 1917, where he adopted the name Le Corbusier. His time in Paris saw work on government contracts, and he began to paint and write. He was deeply concerned about the social role of architecture and urban planning.
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Experimenting with furniture
Le Corbusier began experimenting with furniture design in the late 1920s had invited a french designer Charlotte Perriand, to join his studio in Paris, and there they began to produce sketches furniture alongside cousin Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret. The three designers have developed a series of tubular steel chairs in 1928 and 1929, one of which was the LC4 sunbed (1928).
Le Corbusier was a disciplined creator and his assistant Perriand said to work with him, "the smallest stroke of a pen must have a point, to meet a need or answer a gesture or posture .
Le Corbusier began experimenting with furniture design in the late 1920s had invited a french designer Charlotte Perriand, to join his studio in Paris, and there they began to produce sketches furniture alongside cousin Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret. The three designers have developed a series of tubular steel chairs in 1928 and 1929, one of which was the LC4 sunbed (1928).
Le Corbusier was a disciplined creator and his assistant Perriand said to work with him, "the smallest stroke of a pen must have a point, to meet a need or answer a gesture or posture .
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His furniture philosophy
in one of the many books by Le Corbusier, he divided the furniture into three categories: type of furniture type that needs and human-limb objects. He believed that the furniture should be as the extension of a person (human-limb objects), designed by man to be functional tools that serve the basic needs (type with needs).
decorative art is an inaccurate expression and wordy by which means all the human-member objects. They respond with some precision to certain clearly identified needs. Different requirements, type functions, so type objects and types of furniture, "he wrote in his book Decorative art today . Furniture should be a" good servant " who was "discreet and deleted to free his master."
In other words, he believed furniture should be a tool to meet human needs and functions.
in one of the many books by Le Corbusier, he divided the furniture into three categories: type of furniture type that needs and human-limb objects. He believed that the furniture should be as the extension of a person (human-limb objects), designed by man to be functional tools that serve the basic needs (type with needs).
decorative art is an inaccurate expression and wordy by which means all the human-member objects. They respond with some precision to certain clearly identified needs. Different requirements, type functions, so type objects and types of furniture, "he wrote in his book Decorative art today . Furniture should be a" good servant " who was "discreet and deleted to free his master."
In other words, he believed furniture should be a tool to meet human needs and functions.
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aesthetic machines
t interest of the designer in aesthetic machines is captured in the chair. the culture at the time was increasingly focused on the machine, and bringing that aesthetic in design has a connection with the "zeitgeist" . It comes from the idea that form should follow function, the way a piece looks should be determined by the function it serves.
t interest of the designer in aesthetic machines is captured in the chair. the culture at the time was increasingly focused on the machine, and bringing that aesthetic in design has a connection with the "zeitgeist" . It comes from the idea that form should follow function, the way a piece looks should be determined by the function it serves.
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Ultimate relaxation
the chromed steel structure of the deck chair rests freely on a base H-shaped, so it can be adjusted continuously. It is a versatile addition to a room, and a piece really designed to "serve" his master.
Charlotte Perriand said, 'I imagined an ordinary tired soldier covers his back, his feet up against a tree and his backpack under his head - that's how the famous chaise saw the day. The chair is definitely the reputation of being almost dangerously comfortable.
See the belly of the chair by Eero Saarinen
the chromed steel structure of the deck chair rests freely on a base H-shaped, so it can be adjusted continuously. It is a versatile addition to a room, and a piece really designed to "serve" his master.
Charlotte Perriand said, 'I imagined an ordinary tired soldier covers his back, his feet up against a tree and his backpack under his head - that's how the famous chaise saw the day. The chair is definitely the reputation of being almost dangerously comfortable.
See the belly of the chair by Eero Saarinen
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early models
the first three models of the Transat tubular steel were made to the library and study of the Villa Church City d'Avray, and gallery of Villa Roche in Paris in 1928.
Villa Roche was originally built to be both a gallery and private residence Raoul La Roche. The architects were Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret themselves, and the chair was designed to go inside. Today the house is a listed building.
the first three models of the Transat tubular steel were made to the library and study of the Villa Church City d'Avray, and gallery of Villa Roche in Paris in 1928.
Villa Roche was originally built to be both a gallery and private residence Raoul La Roche. The architects were Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret themselves, and the chair was designed to go inside. Today the house is a listed building.
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Manufacturing
early models were manufactured by Thonet Brothers in Paris, and one of them is in the Museum of modern Art in New York. In 1965, Le Corbusier gave licenses for it to be reproduced by Cassina, which is now the only manufacturer authorized by the Fondation Le Corbusier.
early models were manufactured by Thonet Brothers in Paris, and one of them is in the Museum of modern Art in New York. In 1965, Le Corbusier gave licenses for it to be reproduced by Cassina, which is now the only manufacturer authorized by the Fondation Le Corbusier.
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profile
Its profile is thin and light, inspired by a simplicity that does not compromise on comfort. It can be purchased in foal, cowskin, leather or canvas material with each creating a different atmosphere. T he curved steel tubes contrast with the matt black enamel base, and the gaps between the seat and base create a unique aesthetic and a little mechanical.
With this black version padded, steel and leather lend themselves easily to a very industrial look.
Its profile is thin and light, inspired by a simplicity that does not compromise on comfort. It can be purchased in foal, cowskin, leather or canvas material with each creating a different atmosphere. T he curved steel tubes contrast with the matt black enamel base, and the gaps between the seat and base create a unique aesthetic and a little mechanical.
With this black version padded, steel and leather lend themselves easily to a very industrial look.
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the chair has become an emblem of 20th century furniture design, and stands as a testimony to the innovative design capability as it does the importance of comfort.
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